ABM Industries Incorporated provides integrated facility solutions in the United States and internationally. It operates through Business & Industry, Aviation, Technology & Manufacturing, Education, Technical Solutions, and Healthcare segments. The company offers janitorial, electrical and lighting, energy, facilities engineering, HVAC and mechanical, landscape and turf, mission critical, and parking solutions. It also provides custom facility solutions in urban, suburban, and rural areas to properties of various sizes, including schools and commercial buildings, hospitals, data centers, manufacturing plants, and airports. The company was founded in 1909 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

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ABM Industries (NYSE:ABM) Frequently Asked Questions

What is ABM Industries' stock symbol?

ABM Industries trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "ABM."

How often does ABM Industries pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for ABM Industries?

ABM Industries declared a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, December 18th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, January 3rd will be given a dividend of $0.18 per share on Monday, February 4th. This represents a $0.72 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.96%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, January 2nd. This is an increase from ABM Industries's previous quarterly dividend of $0.18. View ABM Industries' Dividend History.

How were ABM Industries' earnings last quarter?

ABM Industries, Inc. (NYSE:ABM) posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, December, 18th. The business services provider reported $0.58 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.57 by $0.01. The business services provider earned $1.65 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.65 billion. ABM Industries had a net margin of 1.52% and a return on equity of 8.70%. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $0.37 EPS. View ABM Industries' Earnings History.

When is ABM Industries' next earnings date?

What guidance has ABM Industries issued on next quarter's earnings?

ABM Industries issued an update on its FY 2019 earnings guidance on Tuesday, December, 18th. The company provided EPS guidance of $1.90-2.05 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus EPS estimate of $2.05.

What price target have analysts set for ABM?

4 brokerages have issued twelve-month target prices for ABM Industries' shares. Their forecasts range from $31.00 to $45.00. On average, they anticipate ABM Industries' stock price to reach $39.6667 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 8.1% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for ABM Industries.

What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for ABM Industries?

4 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for ABM Industries in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for ABM Industries.

What are Wall Street analysts saying about ABM Industries stock?

Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about ABM Industries stock:

1. According to Zacks Investment Research, "ABM Industries has embarked on 2020 Vision that outlines its long-term vision for the next five years. The company aims to pursue growth on the back of strategic acquisitions while maintaining desirable profit margins. ABM Industries also has a consistent record of returning value to shareholders through dividends and buybacks. The company's shares have outperformed its industry in the past six months. On the flip side, increasing expenses related to GCA-buyout is likely to weigh on ABM Industries’ bottom line. Labor related headwind is expected to weigh on the company's operating performance, as direct labor costs account for majority of its expense line. High debt may limit the company’s future expansion and worsen its risk profile." (2/18/2019)

2. Maxim Group analysts commented, "ABM can make the U.S. more efficient by continuing to integrate energy efficiency projects into existing facility management contracts with large clients." (2/14/2019)

Has ABM Industries been receiving favorable news coverage?

Headlines about ABM stock have trended very negative recently, according to InfoTrie Sentiment. The research firm ranks the sentiment of news coverage by analyzing more than six thousand news and blog sources in real-time. The firm ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of negative five to five, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. ABM Industries earned a daily sentiment score of -3.0 on InfoTrie's scale. They also assigned news coverage about the business services provider a news buzz of 6.0 out of 10, indicating that recent news coverage is somewhat likely to have an effect on the stock's share price in the next few days.

Which institutional investors are selling ABM Industries stock?

ABM stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including First Trust Advisors LP, Deprince Race & Zollo Inc., Macquarie Group Ltd., Comerica Bank, Two Sigma Advisers LP, State of New Jersey Common Pension Fund D, Royce & Associates LP and Citigroup Inc.. Company insiders that have sold ABM Industries company stock in the last year include Dean A Chin, Diego Anthony Scaglione, Linda Chavez, Rene Jacobsen, Scott B Salmirs and Scott J Giacobbe. View Insider Buying and Selling for ABM Industries.

How do I buy shares of ABM Industries?

Shares of ABM can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.

What is ABM Industries' stock price today?

One share of ABM stock can currently be purchased for approximately $36.68.

How big of a company is ABM Industries?

ABM Industries has a market capitalization of $2.43 billion and generates $6.44 billion in revenue each year. The business services provider earns $97.70 million in net income (profit) each year or $1.89 on an earnings per share basis. ABM Industries employs 140,000 workers across the globe.

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